.NET Engineer (Fullstack) at ASCENDING LLC – Washington, District of Columbia

.NET Developer (Full-Stack)
US Remote
Direct Hire

Summary
We're seeking a talented .NET Developer to design, build, and maintain high ‐ performance applications that power mission ‐ critical services. You'll work across the full stack—building robust backends, optimizing SQL Server performance, and creating web ‐ based tools for monitoring and reporting—primarily in our Azure environment using Azure DevOps for CI/CD, collaboration, and project tracking. You'll also have opportunities to contribute to AI-driven initiatives that improve fraud detection, risk assessment, and user experience through machine learning and intelligent automation.
What you'll do

• Design, develop, and maintain applications using .NET, C#, ASP.NET, and SQL Server.
• Build web-based reporting systems to monitor performance, transactions, and error rates.
• Develop engaging UIs with Vue.js and Blazor.
• Integrate and enhance AI-powered features to automate decision-making and detect patterns in data.
• Develop, test, and deploy solutions in Azure using Azure DevOps pipelines for CI/CD.
• Optimize database and application performance; diagnose and resolve production issues.
• Collaborate with product owners, QA, and stakeholders to refine requirements and deliver maintainable solutions.
• Write clean, well-documented code; create unit/integration tests and participate in code reviews.
• Support and enhance existing systems while staying current with emerging technologies and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Strong experience with .NET Framework/.NET, C#, ASP.NET, SQL Server, T-SQL, and stored procedures.
• Proficiency in AJAX, jQuery, Vue.js, and Blazor; familiarity with LINQ, MVC, and JSON.
• Solid understanding of object-oriented design, design patterns, and engineering best practices.
• Experience in AI/ML development and applying AI to real-world business problems.
• Background in identity verification, fraud prevention, payments, or risk assessment domains.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, communicate clearly, and deliver on time in a collaborative environment.

Nice to Have

• Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Developer Associate).
• Experience with classic ASP, Java, XML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Experience with observability tools (logging, metrics, dashboards) and performance profiling.